Why cooking is the best way to kill bacteria in food
The best way to prevent food-borne illness is to cook food correctly. That means cooking at the correct temperature for long enough to kill any…
Aldi recalls a range of Harvest Morn High Protein products
Recall on: 27 January 2023 Aldi has recalled a range of Harvest Morn High Protein products because potential allergens are not emphasised in bold type…
Tesco Recalls Creamfields Grated Cheddar: Contains Plastic
Tesco has recalled Creamfields Grated Cheddar as it may contain small pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. Recalled on: 27 January 2023 Product…
The two countries where displaying the Food Hygiene Rating score is mandatory
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is put in place to make sure that…
Premises exempt from the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It’s there to make sure that cafes, food stalls,…
Marks & Spencer recalls M&S 180g Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar
Marks & Spencer has recalled M&S 180g Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar because a small number of bars have been found to contain milk that is…
What does EHO stand for in food hygiene?
EHO stands for Environmental Health Officer. If your business prepares, serves, or supplies food, you have to register it using either the food business registration…
Tesco Recalls Free From Golden Syrup Porridge Pot Due to undeclared Milk
Recalled: 18 January 2023 Tesco has recalled its Free From Golden Syrup Porridge Pot (in England Scotland and Wales) because it contains milk which is…
What does due diligence mean in food safety?
All food businesses in the UK must follow the food hygiene practices and systems put in place by food safety regulations – for a number…
‘Count on Us’ Thai Green Chicken Curry Recalled by Marks & Spencer due to molluscs & crustaceans | 17th January, 2023
Count on Us, Thai style green chicken curry, has been recalled by Marks & Spencer due to molluscs and crustaceans in the curry that are…
What are the three food hygiene ratings for Scotland?
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland – which I recently wrote about here. However, in…
What are the symptoms of Scombrotoxic Food Poisoning & how is it treated?
In our last post we wrote about the types of fish that are susceptible to Scombrotoxic Food Poisoning, what causes it, how to prevent it,…